Support & Frequently Asked Questions

How do I pair and use my Bluetooth Bike Radar?

Connect your Garmin Varia, Bryton Gardia, Giant Recon, or Magicshine SEEME just like you would any other Bluetooth BLE sensor!

Cadence is compatible with the Garmin Varia Radar‘s that supports Bluetooth Smart (BLE), which includes the RTL515RVR315, RCT715, and eRTL615 radar sensors. It’s also compatible with the Bryton Gardia R300, Giant Recon+ TL300 R and Magicshine SEEMEE R300 radars! When paired you will receive both visual and audio alerts on your phone warning you of approaching vehicles.

  1. Make sure to remove the rdar from any other apps or devices you’ve previously connected it to, including the Garmin Varia or Bryton Gardia apps, or it’ll continue trying to connect there first.
  2. Turn on your radar sensor
  3. Open Cadence, tap Settings, then Bluetooth Sensors, then “Add New Sensor”
  4. Select the found radar
  5. On the Bluetooth Sensors screen, you’ll now see the sensor listed
  6. Make sure you select the radar data (the number below indicates current vehicles detected)
    Garmin Varia Settings in Cadence
  7. Optionally turn on Audio Alerts, Right Side, or Extra Wide options.
  8. On the main Computer screen, you will now see a visual indicator on the side of the screen.
  9. You can also add several live metrics to the screen and view details about the cars that passed you after you ride. View “What do all the radar metrics mean?” page for more details.
Screenshot of Cadence with Garmin Varia radar showing no vehicles
All clear!
Screenshot of Cadence with Garmin Varia radar showing seven vehicles approaching at a moderate speed
Caution, several vehicles are approaching at a moderate speed
Screenshot of Cadence with Garmin Varia radar showing multiple vehicles approaching at high speed
Warning, high speed vehicles are approaching!

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